Dead Show/podcast for 8/26/11

This week I"m bringing you a classic, acoustic Jerry set from a wonderful JGB show that happened back in late August of 1987. I can't think of a better way to celebrate the slow ending of summer than to savor some of this classic Jerry.. I hope you agree..

Jerry Garcia Band
French's Camp on the Eel River
Percy, CA 08/29/1987
Set 1: Acoustic Set

Deep Elem Blues
I've Been All Around This World
Friend Of The Devil
I'm Troubled
Little Sadie
Diamond Joe
Spike Driver Blues
Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie
Troubled In Mind
Ripple

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Dead Show/podcast for 8/19/11

High time for some classic '68 Dead.. this week's show contains a wonderful classic Dark Star from 1968.. its from 'Betty Nelson's Organic Raspberry Farm' in Sultan WA., and took place on September 2nd, 1968. While the tape does have its share of rough spots it really is a quite spectacular record of the band as it is nearing maturity.. the incredible Pigpen vocals on 'Alligator' are another highlight..
Sit back and let this one carry you..

Grateful Dead
Betty Nelson's Organic Raspberry Farm
Sultan, WA 9/2/68 - Monday
One Dark Star [14:11] > Saint Stephen [4:16] > The Eleven [12:10] > Death Don't Have No Mercy [0:21#] % Cryptical Envelopment (1) [#1:21] > Drums [0:13] > The Other One [3:40] > Cryptical Envelopment [5:19] ; Alligator [3:23] > Drums [3:34] > Jam [2:26] > Alligator [4:26] > Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) [7:#56] > Feedback [3:19]


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Dead Show/podcast for 8/12/11

This week's Deadpod, by listener request, is a great sounding show from Eugene Oregon, home of many fine shows. This one comes from May 7th, 1984.
I'm sure you'll enjoy the sound quality on this one and the band really does rock it on this night.


Grateful Dead
5/7/84 - Monday
Silva Hall - Hult Center for the Performing Arts - Eugene, OR

Set One:
Iko Iko ;
C C Rider ;
Loser ;
Mama Tried >
Big River ;
Bird Song ;
My Brother Esau >
Deal

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One of my faithful listeners just pointed out that I played set 2 of this show here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod113007.mp3

So if you'd like to hear set 2 - click there and Enjoy!



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Dead Show/podcast for 8/5/11

This week we have a fine second set from July 29th, 1988 to entertain us as we reflect on how fortunate we were to have Jerry Garcia share his talents with us. This is a great example of a late 80s second set, with an unusual China Cat->Crazy Fingers->I Know You Rider to open the set. This is followed by a Playin' in the Band which really gets out there - Barlow remarked that this one would separate the true believers from those who weren't:)
I also just love the rare but wonderful 'Believe It Or Not' a song that fits the ballad position perfect and was all too rare..
I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do, and while its been 16 years since we lost Jerry what he left us to enjoy is such a treasure that I can only rejoice in his life.. thanks for sharing the ride.

Grateful Dead - July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Raceway - Monterey, CA
Set 2:
China Cat Sunflower ->
Crazy Fingers ->
I Know You Rider ->
Playing In The Band ->
Drums ->
Space ->
The Wheel ->
Gimme Some Lovin' ->
Believe It Or Not ->
Sugar Magnolia

Encore:
Black Muddy River

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Dead Show/podcast for 7/29/11

This week's Deadpod features a show that took place 23 years ago - July 29th, 1988 at the Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey CA. This first set is quite nice - and you'll hear Brent prominently throughout. I felt this was only appropriate given the anniversary of his passing this last week. I think you'll enjoy not only the Iko Iko and Blow Away but also the wonderful Althea and Deal..
We'll play set two next week...


Grateful Dead - July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Raceway - Monterey, CA

Set 1:
Iko Iko
Walkin' Blues
Candyman
Queen Jane Approximately
Althea
Blow Away
Cassidy ->
Deal

From Road Trips, Vol 4 No. 4 - Spectrum 4/5/82:
Deep Elem Blues

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Dead Show/podcast for 7/22/11

This is really premium, classic Grateful Dead. This second set from may in Montana rolls out from an unusual US Blues, El Paso opener into a nice Row Jimmy. The Weather Report Suite that follows is quite perfect and the transition into Dark Star is impeccable. Listen to how it flows into China Doll.. my words won't add to that experience.. enjoy it and feel it fill you.
Not Fade Away->Goin' Down the Road is flat out rockin'.
No way you won't enjoy this music my friends.

Grateful Dead - May 14, 1974
Adams Field House - Missoula, MT
Set 2:
Tuning
US Blues
El Paso
Row Jimmy
Weather Report Suite ->
Dark Star ->
China Doll
Promised Land
Not Fade Away ->
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad

Encore:
One More Saturday Night

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Dead Show/podcast for 7/15/11

Here's a show that caught my eye this week from the Wall of Sound era - this one is from May 14th, 1974 in Missoula Mountana.. this is probably not the finest show of the era, but nevertheless there is plenty here to like. In this first set, the band really gets cranking on the Scarlet->Roses.. what a delicious segway.. The Tennessee Jed and Mexicalli Blues are equally inspring, and all in all this is a fine first set of classic Grateful Dead. Set 2 will follow next friday..

Grateful Dead - May 14, 1974
Adams Field House - Missoula, MT

Set 1:
Bertha
Me And My Uncle
Loser
Black Throated Wind
Scarlet Begonias ->
It Must Have Been The Roses
Jack Straw
Tennessee Jed
Mexicali Blues
Deal
Big River
Brown Eyed Women
Playing In The Band

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Dead Show/podcast for 7/8/11

This week's Deadpod features the second set of the show that marked the introduction of Keith Godchaux to the Grateful Dead family. This is quite an interesting second set, and really shows the band in transition from its earlier sound to the sound that would characterize it throughout 1972. In particular listen to the sound on 'That's It for the Other One'.. it leads into a heart breakingly beautiful Wharf Rat..

Grateful Dead - October 19, 1971
Northrup Auditorium - Minneapolis, MN
Set 2:
Truckin'
Ramble On Rose
Me And Bobby McGee
Brokedown Palace
That's It For The Other One ->
Wharf Rat
Sugar Magnolia
Uncle John's Band ->
Not Fade Away ->
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad ->
Not Fade Away


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Dead Show/podcast for 7/1/11

This holiday weekend I decided to share a really great and unique show from the history of the band. This show marked the first time that Keith played with the band, as well as the breakout of *many* classic Dead songs - Tennessee Jed, Jack Straw, Mexicali Blues, One More Saturday Night, and Comes a Time from this first set! This is definitely a watershed show, and I think you'll enjoy it..



Grateful Dead - October 19, 1971
Northrup Auditorium - Minneapolis, MN
Set 1:
Introduction
Bertha
Me And My Uncle
Sugaree
Beat It On Down The Line
Cumberland Blues
Tennessee Jed
Black Peter
Jack Straw
Big Railroad Blues
Brown Eyed Women
Mexicali Blues
Comes A Time
Playing In The Band
One More Saturday Night
Casey Jones

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Have a HAPPY July 4th!!
Summertime done, come and gone my oh my!

Dead Show/podcast for 6/24/11

This week the music world lost a true star - Clarence 'Big Man' Clemons.. Aside from his pivotal role in the E. Street Band Clarence was a friend of the Grateful Dead and played with Jerry Garcia as well. In honor of his passing, a listener of the Deadpod requested this show, and it is absolutely perfect to play this week. This was the longest segment Clarence played with the Grateful Dead and occurred on Dec. 6th, 1989 at the Earthquake Benefit that took place at the Oakland Coliseum. (This also happened to be the date of the 20th anniversary of the Altamont). I thought I would bring you the second set because that's where Clarence sat in with the band on the majority of the set .. I could be persuaded to play the first set next week.. I think you'll find this a great set.. I'm personally very fond of the Standing on the Moon, but I think Clarence adds some great licks on the Ship of Fools as well...


12/6/89 - Grateful Dead
Oakland Coliseum - Oakland, CA
Earthquake Relief Benefit

Set 2:
Scarlet Begonias ->
Sugar Magnolia ->
Ship Of Fools* ->
Terrapin Station ->
Drums ->
Space* ->
The Wheel* ->
All Along The Watchtower* ->
Standing On The Moon* ->
Sunshine Daydream*
(Encore) Black Muddy River*

* With Clarence Clemons

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RIP Clarence... I hope you've joined up with that big band up in the sky..

Dead Show/podcast for 6/17/11

This week I decided to bring you a very fine show from the late period of the Grateful Dead. This one comes to us from March 21st, 1994 from the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield Ohio. I think the band usually played well here - and I think this is quite a fine show. I decided to bring you the second set - it is especially well played - right from the Picasso Moon, through the New Speedway and an excellent Victim.. The highlight of this set however is the Stella Blue - Jerry is so expressive on this one - it bring shivers to me when I listen..
I hope you enjoy this as much as I do, my friends.

Grateful Dead
03/21/94
Richfield Coliseum
Richfield,OH

Set 2
Picasso Moon
New Speedway Boogie
Victim Or The Crime >
He's Gone >
Jam >
Drums >
Space >
Turn On Your Lovelight >
Stella Blue >
Turn On Your Lovelight >
Encore
Liberty (fob source)

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Dead Show/podcast for 6/10/11

This week we get to listen to the second set from this fine show that took place at the Greek back in 1984. I think you'll find that while the Help->Slip->Frank isn't remarkable, the Estimated->Eyes->Drumz is more than worthwhile. I also really like Jerry's work in Truckin', and the Wharf Rat is a keeper for sure.



Grateful Dead
Greek Theatre - University of California
7/14/84 - Saturday
Berkeley, CA

Set Two: Help On The Way [3:52] > Slipknot! [6:37] > Franklin's Tower [10:34] ; Estimated Prophet [11:29] > Eyes Of The World [11:18] > Drums > Space [8:09] > Truckin' [6:20] > Wharf Rat [9:51] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [6:18] > One More Saturday Night [4:03]
Encore Keep Your Day Job [4:10]

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Dead Show/podcast for 6/3/11

Another fine suggestion by a friend of the Deadpod sets the stage for this week's show - July 14th, 1984 from the Greek Theater in Berkeley CA. It seems to fit right in with the last few weeks' and the boys do not disappoint on this one..
From our correspondent's email: "The first set features really high energy versions of Jack Straw and Big Railroad Blues. I'm not normally a big fan of Little Red Rooster, but this is a truly great version"
I can second that recommendation and hope you enjoy this set as much as I do..

Grateful Dead
Date: 7/14/84 - Saturday
Location: Greek Theatre - University of California - Berkeley, CA
One:
Jack Straw ;
West L.A. Fadeaway ;
Little Red Rooster ;
Tennessee Jed ;
Beat It On Down The Line ;
Big Railroad Blues ;
Looks Like Rain >
Don't Ease Me In ;

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Dead Show/podcast for 5/27/11

As summer (unofficially) starts this weekend I can't think of a better way to bring it in than with the rousing Scarlet->Fire that starts off this week's Deadpod. Jerry really does this justice and I hope you can take the time to listen to how Jerry and the band really did justice to these works of art...
this is a fine second set.. I'm a fan of the Dear Mr. Fantasy... Satisfaction is not my favorite cover but It's All Over Now, Baby Blue ends things on a fine note :)

Grateful Dead
7/1/85
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Columbia MD

Set Two:
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain ;
Playing In The Band >
Uncle John's Band >
Drums >
Space >
Dear Mr. Fantasy >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad >
Good Lovin' ;
Encore:
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction >
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue ;


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In Honor of our Service Members, here are pics of a couple of service patches inspired by the world's greatest Band - the first is from a Marine Helicopter Squadron in Vietnam, the second from a Navy Patrol Squadron...

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Dead Show/podcast for 5/20/11

This week's show is the result of one of those wierd acts of synchronicity that led me to believe that it was meant to be... I had been thinking that it was about time to feature a show from 1985. I was thinking of which show to play and had seriously considered the show from Hershey PA on 6/28/85.. While this is a fun show, it has some problems - the weather was bad, the playing a bit sloppy even for 85 standards.. As I had pretty much concluded I wouldn't play this show I got a great email from a listener to the Deadpod who asked about the show that I am playing this week, from Merriweather Post Pavilion on 7/1/85. He told me about how much fun this show was and how he'd never really heard a great tape of it. While the tape I am playing tonight does suffer from a few anomalies, over all its a pretty good tape, and it captures a great time in GD history. This was the last time the band was able to play at this venue - the pressures and increasing popularity made it impossible. I think you'll enjoy this performance. The Dancin' opener is real fun, and the Dupree's is a highlight. Bobby does a fine job on the Let It Grow and admit it, its fun to hear Day Job once in awhile :)
Next week we'll listen to the monster second set, but I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do..


Grateful Dead
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Columbia, MD (7/1/85)

Set 1:
Dancin' in the Streets
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Walkin' Blues
Jack-a-Roe
My Brother Esau
Stagger Lee
Let it Grow
Day Job

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Dead Show/podcast for 5/13/11

This Friday the 13th we're in for a real treat as we get to enjoy the second set of the Grateful Dead's performance at the Boston Gardens on May the 7th, 1977. The second set opens with a splendid Terrapin Station into Sampson, and while the entire set is quite good, what really sends me over the top is the fabulous Wheel->Wharf Rat.. one for the ages to be sure..

Grateful Dead
5/7/77 - Saturday
Boston Garden - Boston, MA
Two:
Tune Up (Aud patch)
Terrapin Station
Sampson And Delilah
Tune Up
Friend Of The Devil
Estimated Prophet
Tune Up (Aud patch)
Eyes Of The World
Drums
The Wheel
Wharf Rat
Around And Around (Aud patch)
Encore
U.S. Blues

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Dead Show/podcast for 5/6/11

Ah how I love the month of May! Spring has come late this year, but I still find this month to be the most delightful... and I can never help but feature one of the Grateful Dead's classic performances from this month back in 1977. Clearly one of the greatest periods in their live performance history, while this month is well-known and well-liked I still can't resist pulling out one of these classic shows to feature this week. I can't begin to say what particular performance was the best during this exceptional period, but the show I've chosen this time is no slouch. This week we'll listen to set 1 - which in my mind features one of the all time best Peggy O's you'll hear, as well as a tremendous performance by Garcia on the set closing, Music Never Stopped.. It needs no more superlatives the music will speak for itself, let it lighten your heart like the song of a spring bird...

Grateful Dead Boston Garden
Boston, MA
Date 5/7/77 - Saturday
One Bertha [7:11] ; Cassidy [4:29] ; Deal [5:32] ; Jack Straw [4:53] ; Peggy-O [7:47] ; New Minglewood Blues [4:59] ; Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [12:28] > Big River [6:47] ; Tennessee Jed [7:56] ; The Music Never Stopped [7:30]

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Enjoy the spring my friends!

Dead Show/podcast for 4/29/11

This week's second set from 1/15/79 is a really classic show for the end of the Keith and Donna era... It starts with an unusual but very successful sequeway - from the I Need A Miracle opener into Shakedown Street.. very powerful and it works seemlessly.. I'm also a fan of the Terrapin Station->Playin' In The Band combo that follows, as I really enjoy a powerful live Terrapin.. While this may be a short second set by some standards the band is clearly on during this show and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do..

Grateful Dead - January 15, 1979
Civic Center Arena - Springfield, MA

Set 2:
Tuning/Where's Phil?
I Need A Miracle ->
Shakedown Street
From The Heart Of Me
Terrapin Station ->
Playing In The Band ->
Drums ->
Space ->
Playing In The Band ->
Casey Jones

Encore:
Johnny B. Goode

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Dead Show/podcast for 4/22/11

Frankly I equivocated a bit on this week's show.. the show itself was a wonderful request from one of our listener's for a show from a period in the band's history that was frankly uneven, at the end of the Keith and Donna era.. Not only would I call the period itself uneven, but this show as well, with the first set clearly not matching the luminescence of the second set. Be that as it may be, I decided to include the first set this week, partly due to the fact that I am a GD 'completest' as it were, and because its still some damm nice music. While it may be true that the band really revs it up in set 2, I think its worth hearing the entire show, and for support of that argument I point to the Jack Straw and Deal that we can enjoy in this week's first set.. I hope you enjoy, and thanks for listening!

Grateful Dead
January 15, 1979
Springfield Civic Center
Springfield, MA

Set 1:
1. tuning
2. Jack Straw
3. Jack A Roe
4. Cassidy
5. Row Jimmy
6. Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues
7. Stagger Lee
8. Passenger
9. Deal

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Dead Show/podcast for 4/15/11

On the heels of an acclaimed tour of east and south, Furthur has just announced dates for their summer tour. It seemed to me to be only fitting to feature the band this week for those of you who may not have been fortunate enough to catch them so far this year, as well as those of you lucky enough to have seen them. This week I'm going to feature music from two of their recent shows, first from a show in Pittsburgh, then from Phil Lesh's birthday show in New York City. I encourage you to visit where you can read about their tour plans, and purchase recordings of all their recent shows.


Furthur
2011-03-30
Peterson Events Center
Pittsburgh, PA
From Set 1:
Feel Like A Stranger(12:04)
Till The Morning Comes(5:58)
Loose Lucy(7:52)
Pride of Cucamonga(6:30)
Colors Of The Rain(9:03)

Furthur
Best Buy Theater
New York City, NY
2011-03-15
You Never Give Me Your Money (1) >
Sun King (1) >
Mean Mr. Mustard (1) >
Polythene Pam (1) >
She Came in Through the Bathroom Window (1) >
Golden Slumbers (1) >
Carry That Weight (1) >
The End (1)

Built to Last
1) Beatles cover, first time played (completes the sequential performance of the Abbey Road album that started on the first night of this tour in Boston; this was Phil Lesh's 71st birthday)




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